LIAM O’Meara got his 2016 campaign off to a good start as the reigning HSI Connolly’s Redmills Spring Tour champion claimed victory in the opening round at Jag Equestrian (formerly Kildare International) last Sunday aboard Mr Coolcaum.

The Kildare venue has certainly proved to be a happy hunting ground for the Tipperary rider having previously won the HSI Connolly’s Red Mills Spring Tour on two other occasions. Not content with the winner’s share of the €2,500, O’Meara also piloted Helen Sheridan’s gelding, Curraghgraigue Jack Take Fligh into the runner up spot.